Add 4/12 and 27/50, Solve 4/12 + 27/50 as a fraction

Add 4/12 and 27/50

4/12 + 27/50 is 131/150.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 50 is 300

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
4/12 = 4 × 25/12 × 25 = 100/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
27/50 = 27 × 6/50 × 6 = 162/300
Add the two like fractions:
100/300 + 162/300 = 100 + 162/300 = 262/300
262/300 simplified gives 131/150
So, 4/12 + 27/50 = 131/150

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